r/venmo • u/imawhooville • 1h ago
Scam Alert Warning - Venmo account almost got hacked.
Received 8 phone calls back to back. Listened to the first voicemail and it stated “We're calling to confirm the registration of a new account using this phone number. If you're not trying to register an account, please press one immediately to cancel this process. If you are, simply ignore this message.”
I tried to ignore obviously, but kept getting call back immediately after declining.
So I answered and pressed 1. Sent me the 6 digit authorization code via text message. Then asked me to enter that code via telephone.
Immediately knew it was a scam. Logged into my account to verify there were no unauthorized transactions, then called support. They were immediately able to tell me it was a scam by verifying the phone number. Changed my password and removed all saved devices.
Just wanted to post for awareness.